Hyderabad gears up for Golconda Bonalu with focus on crowd management, devotee safety
Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala on Tuesday directed officials of all departments to work in coordination and make foolproof arrangements for the upcoming Golconda Bonalu
Hyderabad District Collector Priyanka Ala on Tuesday directed officials of all departments to work in coordination and make foolproof arrangements for the upcoming Golconda Bonalu festivities, stressing that devotees should not face any inconvenience during the celebrations. Reviewing the preparations during a field inspection at the Sri Jagadamba Mahankali Temple inside Golconda Fort, the Collector reviewed arrangements related to the movement of devotees, queue management, sanitation, drinking water, electricity, security and other civic amenities.
Officials were asked to remain on alert as the first Bonam procession, the inaugural pooja and the presentation of Pattu Vastram by Ministers and other dignitaries are scheduled for July 16. The Collector directed Roads and Buildings Department officials to install barricades at strategic locations, create the required staging arrangements and streamline queue lines.
Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation (GHMC) officials were instructed to maintain cleanliness throughout the temple surroundings and install bio-toilets wherever required. The Collector also instructed police officials to maintain continuous surveillance during the festivities through the control room, strengthen CCTV monitoring and deploy SHE Teams while ensuring adequate police bandobust for crowd management and security.
During the review, officials informed the Collector that an electric buggy would be made available to assist elderly devotees visiting the temple.
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